# Production of Mimí Denisi television series ‘Madre’

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/production-of-mim-denisi-television-series-madre
> Updated: 2026-10-15T16:00:32.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Mimí Denisi announced the production of ‘Madre-Μάνα’, a television series written by Denisi and directed by Giannis Sakaridis. Described as the most expensive series ever produced for Greek television, the project aims for international distribution and serves as a narrative continuation of the stage production ‘From Smyrna... to Thessaloniki’. Filming was scheduled to begin in February in locations including Thessaloniki, Xanthi, and Veria.

In subsequent updates, Denisi confirmed that casting for the project in Thessaloniki drew 5,000 participants, significantly exceeding the initial target of 500. Denisi also discussed the international reception of her film ‘My Beloved Smyrna’, noting it resulted in contact with the UN.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Mimí Denisí discusses new project and past relationship with Lakis Lazopoulos

Actress Mimí Denisí discussed her upcoming project ‘Madre’, her film ‘My Beloved Smyrna’, and confirmed that her past differences with Lakis Lazopoulos have been resolved.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mim-denis-discusses-new-project-and-past-relationship-with-lakis-lazopoulos

### 2026-10-02: Mimí Denisi announces high-budget series ‘Madre-Μάνα’ to film in Thessaloniki

Mimí Denisi announces ‘Madre-Μάνα’, a high-budget Greek TV series set in 1943, with filming starting in February across Thessaloniki, Xanthi, and Veria.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mim-denisi-announces-high-budget-series-madre-to-film-in-thessaloniki

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